Recreational Therapist — Elevate Patient Well-Being

Lifepoint Health; Sierra Vista (AZ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Loan assistance

401(k) retirement plan

Free gym membership

Mental health services

Job summary

Canyon Vista Medical Center in Sierra Vista, AZ, is seeking a Recreational Therapist to perform structured evaluations and develop treatment plans with primary care counselors using therapeutic, recreational, and leisure activities.

Join our team to coordinate group activities, monitor patient progress, and assist with discharge planning while helping patients and families access community resources. This role supports Lifepoint Health’s mission of making communities healthier.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Recreational Therapy or related field required.
• Master's degree preferred.
• Current Recreational Therapist license.
• Therapeutic Recreation Specialist certification (TRS) or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Conducts assessment and establishes treatment goals.
• Pre-certifies patient care and reviews for continued care.
• Evaluates patient progress and intervention effectiveness.
• Formulates a goal-directed plan with multidisciplinary team.
• Updates treatment plan weekly or as needed.
• Coordinates therapeutic recreation activities for groups.
• Assists with discharge planning.
• Educates patient and family about leisure resources.
• Ensures documentation meets standards.

Skills

Critical thinking

Decision making

Ability to work under pressure

Minimal supervision

Education

Bachelor's degree in Recreational Therapy or related field

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Canyon Vista Medical Center in Sierra Vista, AZ, is seeking a Recreational Therapist to perform structured evaluations and develop treatment plans with primary care counselors using therapeutic, recreational, and leisure activities.

Join our team to coordinate group activities, monitor patient progress, and assist with discharge planning while helping patients and families access community resources. This role supports Lifepoint Health’s mission of making communities healthier.